The Mukhyamantri Vayoshri scheme is for senior citizens of Maharastra state who have no one to take care of them and suffer from various physical ailments due to their advanced age. Keeping in mind those senior citizens, the Maharashtra government has launched the Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana under the Social Justice and Special Assistance Department. The main objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to the financially backward senior citizens of the state so that they can live a proper life in their old age.
Through this scheme, the State Government provides financial assistance of Rs.3,000 to all senior citizens who are above 65 years of age. Through this article, we have discussed the benefits and eligibility criteria of this scheme in detail below, which documents are required to apply for this scheme, and how you can Apply for this scheme.
Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Scheme 2024
The Mukhyamantri Bhayoshri scheme is a humanitarian and visionary scheme of the Government of Maharashtra for senior citizens above 65 years of age launched by the Mukhyamantri of Maharashtra, Shri Eknath Sindhe, on 9th February 2024. Through this, 3000 rupees are deposited directly into the bank account of the beneficiaries of this scheme every month.
According to the Social Justice Department report, 480 crore annual rupees have been allocated for this scheme. With this financial assistance, senior citizens can meet their daily expenses without being dependent on anyone. According to the Maharashtra State Government, 1.5 million senior citizens living below the poverty line are benefiting from this scheme. The article below shows how you can apply for this scheme and take advantage of it.
Overview
| Scheme Name | Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana (मुख्यमंत्री वयोश्री योजना) |
| Launched By | Maharastra State Government |
| Department | Social Justice and special assistance |
| Date | 9th February 2024 |
| Beneficiary | Senior Citizens of the State of Maharastra |
| Objective | Give Financial Assistance |
| Amount | 3000 |
| Application Process | Offline/online (through app) |
| Payment Mode | DBT |
| Official Website | https://cmvayoshree.mahait.org/ |
The objective of Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana 2024
The Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana started to help the financially backward senior citizens of the state through financial assistance. Through this scheme, financial assistance of 3 thousand rupees is provided to senior citizens. Senior citizens can buy essential items like glasses, hearing aids, wheelchairs, walking sticks, walkers, commode chairs, and other appliances with this financial assistance. Senior citizens, under this scheme, also get quality treatment. The application process for this scheme is offline through physical form and online through an app. The online process is not available now, so senior citizens can apply for this scheme by filling out the application form.
Eligibility Criteria
Those senior citizens of Maharashtra who have not yet availed the benefits of this unprecedented scheme must visit the official website and apply for this scheme. Check the eligibility criteria given below before applying for this scheme.
- To apply for this scheme, the applicant must be a permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra.
- To apply for this scheme, the applicant’s annual family income should be less than 2 lakh rupees.
- The applicant must have a bank account to apply for this scheme. The Aadhaar number and mobile number should be linked to that bank account.
- Applicants must be above 65 years of age to apply for this scheme.
- Only 30% of women in Maharashtra state will be considered eligible to apply for this scheme.
How to Apply for Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Scheme 2024
An applicant can apply online or offline. The online mode is currently not available, so I’m going to explain the offline process. For those applicants who have not applied to this scheme till now, this post has given a step-by-step guide on how you can apply to this scheme. So, complete this post very easily and apply it accurately.
- To apply for Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana, visit your nearby social welfare department.
- Now, collect the application form.
- Then, fill out the application form and attach a photo of the applicant in passport-size colour.
- After that, check the declaration and sign it.
- Also, attach all the required documents that you’ve mentioned in the form.
- Next, submit the application form to the social welfare department.
- The respective authority or official will upload the details you provided to the https://cmvayoshree.mahait.org portal through the district login process.
Document Required
A list of all the documents required by an applicant to apply for Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana is given below through this article for the convenience of the applicants.
- Aadhaar Card
- Pan Card
- Residence Certificate
- Ration Card
- Income Certificate
- Age Certificate
- Self-Declaration Form
- Bank Passbook
- Passport Size Photo
- Mobile Number
FAQ
Senior citizens of the Maharastra state who are a minimum of 65 years of age are eligible.
The application process is offline. But applicants can apply online via the app.